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Same-portion calorie comparison

How many calories are in a beef burger?

The patty is only one part of the burger: brioche, cheddar, bacon, egg and mayonnaise all raise the complete serving.

Beef burger: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 250 g portion, different choices: patty, type of bun, cheese, vegetables, sauce, extras.

Which additions change burger calories the most

Both burgers use one beef patty of the same size. The higher-calorie build changes the bun and adds cheddar, pickle, bacon, a fried egg and mayonnaise.

Lower calorie 499 kcal 250 g 199 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +62%
Higher calorie 810 kcal 250 g 324 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Burger: 199 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 30/43/27 Higher calorie Calk card for Burger: 324 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 23/64/13
  • Both burgers use one patty and the same bun size. The second switches to buttery brioche and adds cheddar.
  • Bacon and a fried egg add about 112 kcal together, compared with about 308 kcal from the beef patty.
  • Ketchup and mustard contribute little fat, while the higher-calorie burger uses a heavy layer of 80% mayonnaise.

Hamburger, cheeseburger and bacon burger calories

Calculate calories and macros for a hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon-and-egg burger, chicken burger or veggie burger with its actual toppings.

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Questions about calories in burgers

How many calories are in a plain burger versus a bacon cheeseburger?
The plain burger contains 499 kcal per 250 g; the brioche burger with cheddar, bacon, fried egg and mayonnaise contains 810 kcal per 250 g.
Why is a brioche burger with cheese, bacon and mayonnaise higher in calories than a plain burger?
Both burgers use one patty and the same bun size. The second switches to buttery brioche and adds cheddar. Bacon and a fried egg add about 112 kcal together, compared with about 308 kcal from the beef patty.
How do I calculate the burger I ordered?
Open Burger in Calk and choose the bun, patty, cheese, bacon, egg, vegetables and every sauce, then enter the number of burgers.

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